Fall in the midwest is finally here. That crisp morning air, and the sounds of leaves crunching under your feet. On a Sunday afternoon, I made the journey to the West of Chicago to meet the beautiful Hanke family. The weather for for their photo shoot could…

After playing a little Marco Polo this morning, we finally found each other! Although it was a bit warm, we had a picture perfect day. We had fun throwing rocks and looking at ducklings in the water. I can’t get over the cuteness of these…

It’s very clear just how much these girls love each other. The bond between sisters starts at an early age and these two have a beautiful friendship! We had a picture perfect morning… the weather was beautiful and we had so much fun exploring the nature…

Fall is by far my favorite time of year. Living in the foothills of the mountains, there are so many beautiful locations for photo shoots. One of my new favorite spots is located at Campbell Covered Bridge. The Bennett’s and I had a great time exploring…

It was great to see a friend and her beautiful children this morning. I have been able to watch her oldest children grow over the past two years. Today, I got to capture all of their sweet little smiles as her youngest son turns one…

I recently had the privilege of taking fall portraits at my daughter’s preschool. With excitement, I prepared a vintage set up for the shoot with apples and pumpkins that we gathered from the school field trip at the local orchard. The children all enjoyed playing…

It’s hard to believe that the last time the Oliver Family had a reunion was 35 years ago. There was a great turn out, and many who couldn’t come. Everyone enjoyed their time together whether that meant meeting for the first time or being able to…

It was such a joy for me to be able to visit family last month as well as capture their moments together. The love between a father and daughter is unmeasurable! My brother and niece (two peas in a pod) love every moment they share…

Meet my lifelong family friends…The Bowman’s. I’ve watched this family grow from 2 two 4 and have enjoyed watching these boys grow up into smart and very funny young men. When they asked me to talk their family portraits, I couldn’t have been more honored…